preregister

Generate structured preregistration documents for research studies in OSF, AsPredicted, or AEA RCT Registry styles.

1|1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill preregister
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Skill: preregister
Source: https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex/tree/main/.codex/skills/preregister
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xashgg/claude-code-my-workflow-codex --skill preregister

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of structured preregistration documents for research studies, ensuring clarity and completeness in the planning phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Document Creation: Drafts a preregistration document with hypotheses, design, sampling plan, and analysis plan.
  • Style Customization: Supports OSF, AsPredicted, and AEA RCT Registry styles.
  • Use Case: Before launching an experiment, use this Skill to create a preregistration document that adheres to the required standards and includes clarity flags.

Quick Start

Use the preregister skill to create a preregistration document for a survey experiment with the following command: preregister --style osf --input quality_reports/specs/your_study_spec.md

Frequently Asked Questions about preregister

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured preregistration document for a research study?

To generate a structured preregistration document, provide a research spec or free-form description as input. The Skill outputs a Markdown file containing structured hypotheses, design, sampling plans, and annotated clarity flags.

Can I create an OSF, AsPredicted, or AEA RCT registry preregistration automatically?

Yes, you can create an OSF, AsPredicted, or AEA RCT registry preregistration automatically by specifying the desired style. The tool formats the study design, sampling plan, and analysis plan according to the selected registry's standards.

What is the best way to plan research hypotheses and sampling plans before launching an experiment?

The best way to plan research hypotheses and sampling plans is to draft a preregistration document prior to launch. This process clarifies the study design and analysis plan while adding annotated clarity flags to highlight potential ambiguities.

Does the preregistration generator require a specific input format or dependency?

The preregistration generator requires no specific dependencies, but it does need a research spec or a free-form description as input. It uses this information to produce the final structured Markdown document.

What are the limitations of automated academic document generation for research planning?

A limitation of automated academic document generation is that it relies entirely on the provided research spec or free-form description. If the input lacks detail, the resulting preregistration document may require manual revisions despite the annotated clarity flags.